Trueno Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 ... for old fartz classic rock covers band. We are currently working on the GnR version of Knockin on Heavens Door and I'm not feeling the love. I don't like Bob, I don't like GnR and I really don't like Duff's basslines. I'm sure it would work in a live context, but it's a right load of boring old ***** trying to practise it. Any better suggestions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Purple Rain, not only anthemic but also slow enough not to get the crowd all revved up again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFry Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Hi Ho Silver Lining 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 My old covers band did this - never failed to get a huge sing-a-long and the element of surprise when it kicks in was great to see people's reactions. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 11 minutes ago, Trueno said: ... for old fartz classic rock covers band. We are currently working on the GnR version of Knockin on Heavens Door and I'm not feeling the love. I don't like Bob, I don't like GnR and I really don't like Duff's basslines. I'm sure it would work in a live context, but it's a right load of boring old ***** trying to practise it. Any better suggestions? I hear ya. Duller than a dull thing with the word 'DULL' painted on it in big grey letters. One thing I've found the punters absolutely love is Reef's 'Place Your Hands'. Gives 'em a proper singalong and there's a good opportunity for an audience participation chorus or two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) Cheers, everyone. I'll check all of those. Edited October 9, 2020 by Trueno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) It's not really my cup of tea, but McCartney closes his set with Hey Jude and it's built for an audience sing along.... Or how about some Queen? We will rock you has the stamp clappy bits and is easy enough to sing along with. Although it'd be a bit odd telling the crowd how you're about to rock them and then just walking off and saying goodnight 😂 Edited October 9, 2020 by Jonesy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Dare I suggest Summer Of 69. I know, but it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Sweet Caroline Delilah Livin' On A Prayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Mustang..... [/running for cover] 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 For an encore I wouldn’t do anything that radically dropped the pace on which the set finished. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, fretmeister said: Mustang..... [/running for cover] Awesome suggestions so far, guys... until... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 We do The Final Countdown. Works a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham56 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) We often finished with Highway to Hell, accompanied by much drunken bellowing. (From the audience, that is...) Edited October 9, 2020 by Graham56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Belly Evans Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Freebird..... Well it worked for Skynyrd.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Biffy Clyro Mountains or Many of Honour? Still rock, more contemporary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 We switch between Pride, U2 Highway to Hell AC/DC Rock n roll Led zep Walk this way Aerosmith You really got me EVH version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisba Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, leschirons said: We switch between Pride, U2 Highway to Hell AC/DC Rock n roll Led zep Walk this way Aerosmith You really got me EVH version We often finish with Rock n Roll, and we're an originals band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 2 hours ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: We do The Final Countdown. Works a treat. Same here funnily enough - always gets the crowd singing along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 All good... some are true stonkers... I will have to make a masterlist. ... now I'm thinking of forming an Anthemic Encore Band. The only ones I can't consider are AC/DC. My last band did a lot of AC/DC and the vocalist had it nailed... don't think the current singer could quite do it... he does a very creditable Marc Bolan, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickyDBRmf Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Weasels Ripped My Flesh from the same - Zappa. Always cracks me up when he says "Goodnight, Boys and Girls..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFry Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Get it on ( Bolan ) , then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Rock n Roll as mentioned, or Whole Lotta Rosie, we also throw in Summer of 69 if the girlies are in evidence!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Swords of a thousand men , Tenpole Tudor A stomping 2 minuter that really does bring the house down 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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